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Viral Video: 41 Days From Champions Trophy, State Of Pakistan Stadiums Amid Row

Amidst fears that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may not be properly hosted by host nation Pakistan due to the existing state of underdeveloped stadiums, Pakistan-based journalist Farid Khan has shared a video showing the work in progress at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Earlier, a report had emerged stating that stadiums in all three cities - Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi - are still under construction, with just over a month till the Champions Trophy gets underway. However, the visual shared by the journalist shows the extent in which work is being done at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Pakistan Cricket Board Responds After Report Says Champions Trophy May Move Out Of Pakistan Due To This Reason

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy. The triangular series is a curtain raiser to the ICC showpiece which begins from February 19 in Karachi. The PCB said preparations for the Champions Trophy are in full swing with the renovation work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi set to be completed before or around the deadlines.

Afghanistan Appoint Pakistan Legend As Mentor For Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday appointed former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan as the mentor for the Afghan national team for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, starting on February 19. According to a release from ACB, the former cricketer will accompany Afghanistan during their conditioning and preparation camp in Pakistan, offering his mentorship services until the conclusion of the ICC tournament.

Stadiums In 'Disappointing State', Entire Champions Trophy To Be Moved Out Of Pakistan If...

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin in Karachi, Pakistan on February 19, which is about 40 days away. The tournament is being played in a hybrid format, with India playing all its matches (knockout rounds included if it qualifies) in Dubai. However, the state of the three stadiums in Pakistan where the matches will be held - Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi - is disappointing, stated a report. In one of the stadiums, even the plaster work is not complete.

Injured Saim Ayub Likely To Be Part Of Pakistan's Provisional Squad For Champions Trophy

The Pakistani selectors have decided to name injured batter Saim Ayub in the provisional squad that will be sent to the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy beginning February 19. A source close to the national selectors said that Saim's form in recent months and his improvement as an opener particularly in 50-overs format has convinced the selectors he should be in the preliminary squad despite his unfortunate injury. “The selectors will keep him in the preliminary squad as the Pakistan Cricket Board has sent Saim to London to get the best medical opinion on his ankle injury in order to know if he can be fit in time for the Champions Trophy,” he said.

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In 2nd Test vs South Africa

Pakistan have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee and penalised five ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second Test in Cape Town. "Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be five overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," the ICC said in a statement on Tuesday.

Pakistan Skipper Shan Masood Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal vs South Africa In 2nd Test

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood believes the ball-tracking depicted by the Hawkeye didn't paint the correct picture which led to his dismissal in the second innings of the final Test of the series against South Africa, reported ESPNCricinfo. Masood, batting at 145, was trapped in front of the stumps by debutant Kwena Maphaka. The on-field umpire, Nitin Menon, initially turned down the appeals which led to South Africa taking the decision upstairs by exercising the option of DRS. During the review, the trajectory depicted that the ball would have gone to crash into the stumps, leading to the overturning of the on-field decision.

First Time In 136 Years: Shan Masood Ton Helps Pakistan Set Massive Follow-On Record vs South Africa

While Pakistan did end up losing by 10 wickets against South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, it was after a valiant fight in the second innings where they posted a total of 478 while following on. After South Africa posted 615 in their first innings, Pakistan were skittled over for just 194, forcing them to follow-on. However, led by a superb 145 by captain Shan Masood, Pakistan fought hard in the second innings, ultimately setting a new record on South African soil.

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Viral Video: 41 Days From Champions Trophy, State Of Pakistan Stadiums Amid Row

Pakistan Cricket Board Responds After Report Says Champions Trophy May Move Out Of Pakistan Due To This Reason

Afghanistan Appoint Pakistan Legend As Mentor For Champions Trophy 2025

Stadiums In 'Disappointing State', Entire Champions Trophy To Be Moved Out Of Pakistan If...

Injured Saim Ayub Likely To Be Part Of Pakistan's Provisional Squad For Champions Trophy

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In 2nd Test vs South Africa

Pakistan Skipper Shan Masood Opens Up On Controversial Dismissal vs South Africa In 2nd Test

First Time In 136 Years: Shan Masood Ton Helps Pakistan Set Massive Follow-On Record vs South Africa